I rang the hospital and spoke to the midwife yesterday, rang my sister in law (who is a GP) and spoke to her as well. You are all right in that it comes down to my preference. DH is keen on the induction but indicates that it is up to me because I will have to do most of the work.
PrincessXanThe - I guess my biggest fear is stillbirth and I really want my bub to be safe... she will definitely be safer if she is delievered and in my arms right now! . My OB probably senses my anxiety throughout this pregnancy and that is probably the reason why he suggested it (and probably it is more convenient for him if it was planned during his hospital round anyway).
BG, Marcellus and Babywannabe, thanks for sharing your experience, I guess everyone is different in their experiences. However, I do know one thing from reading and talking to everyone - induction would be more painful and could be more traumatic.
After careful consideration, I think I will wait for another week if required. And as suggested by Cassius2 and Preagainpan I will request for monitoring. Hopefully I won't have to worry and bub would come out soon.
Sounds good Kahlan. Have you seen some of the BellyBelly articles? I think there are a few on induction, and labour in general so you can continue to inform yourself.
Kahlan - it has to be really tough to go through the trials of AC and then wait for 9 months to meet your bubba. But you are nearly there!!! I think the monitoring is a really good idea, if only for your peace of mind. The articles on BB are great and will tell you about what commonly happens when labour is induced. Hopefully s/he decides to make an entrance sooner rather than later .
For those who are interested. I have given birth to a beautiful girl on the 8th of July. All natural. I am so glad, I'd waited. Went into labour at 2 am and delivered her at 12:06, weighing 3.44 kg, 47 cm. long. She is well and I am slowly adapting to the demand of motherhood!
Congratulations Kahlan - i'm so glad you were able to hold out and deliver your baby naturally! Enjoy your time with your little girl - it's life changing (and such an awesome time waster after waiting so long for them!)
Oh phew!!! and CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I was getting concerned that you were considering an induction only because of the IVF. In my view IVF babies are too precious to risk any unnecessary intervention. Anyhow well done!!! How fantastic that now you know you can trust your body to function naturally afterall in being able to give birth without intervention... if you had gone the induction route you may never have known!
. My OB probably senses my anxiety throughout this pregnancy and that is probably the reason why he suggested it (and probably it is more convenient for him if it was planned during his hospital round anyway).
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I was getting concerned that you were considering an induction only because of the IVF. In my view IVF babies are too precious to risk any unnecessary intervention. Anyhow well done!!! How fantastic that now you know you can trust your body to function naturally afterall in being able to give birth without intervention... if you had gone the induction route you may never have known! 
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